DTAC Acquires 900MHz License, Boosting Nationwide Expansion Strategy for Users
After riding on a long rocky road, DTAC has finally got the 900 MHz spectrum license to support its subscribers, and in the meantime, announced its new expansion strategy.
Dtac Trinet., Ltd’s (DTN), a subsidiary of Total Access Communication Public Company Limited (DTAC) had participated in the auction of 900 MHz spectrum license on October 28, 2018. As the result, DTN is the winner of the auction for 1 license pf 2 x 5 MHz spectrum bandwidth covering 890-895/935-940 MHz at the final bid price of ฿38,064 million.
Mrs. Alexandra Reich, Chief Executive Officer of DTAC, said, “Today is a significant milestone for DTAC, as we acquired a license for 900 MHz spectrum to be used by our customers. This low-band spectrum is essential to DTAC’s network and our internet services, not only for DTAC customers in cities, but also for those in rural areas across the country.”
DTAC acquires 900 MHz spectrum to boost nationwide expansion strategy
The acquisition of this license completes DTAC’s spectrum portfolio, which now includes the low-band 900 MHz and the high-band 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz. In addition, DTAC operates 60 MHz of 2300 MHz spectrum in a partnership agreement with TOT. With a total bandwidth of 110 MHz, DTAC will now quickly update all its systems currently operating on 850 MHz to 900 MHz to support the rapid growth of mobile Internet demand across the country.
DTAC has sufficient spectrum and bandwidth to ensure uninterrupted services after customer protection period ends in December
Alexandra added, “DTAC’s bid for a 900 MHz license ensures service continuity for our customers after the protection period granted by the administrative court to protect DTAC’s 850MHz network subscribers ends on December 15, 2018.”
According to the NBTC’s 900 MHz spectrum auction rules, the winner will be allowed to continue using the 850 MHz spectrum for another two years before transitioning onto the 900 MHz network. Therefore, DTAC customers no longer need to worry about service disruption and can use DTAC’s mobile services with full confidence, including customers in remote areas.